Topic 6 Flashcards
What does the human skeletal system consist of?
A) Only bones
B) Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and connective tissues
C) Muscles and tendons
D) Nerves and blood vessels
Bones, cartilage, ligaments, and connective tissues
What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?
A) Producing hormones
B) Facilitating digestion
C) Providing support and movement
D) Storing fat
Providing support and movement
What role does bone marrow play in the skeletal system?
A) Produces hormones
B) Stores fat
C) Produces red and white blood cells
D) Provides structural support
Produces red and white blood cells
Which condition highlights the importance of mineral storage in bones?
A) Arthritis
B) Osteoporosis
C) Rickets
D) Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteoporosis
How did ancient civilizations contribute to the understanding of the skeletal system?
A) They invented x-rays
B) They studied anatomy for medical purposes
C) They performed surgeries
D) They created modern biology
They studied anatomy for medical purposes
What are the five primary functions of the skeletal system?
A) Support, protection, movement, digestion, mineral storage
B) Support, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage
C) Protection, blood cell production, digestion, absorption, movement
D) Support, digestion, mineral storage, hormonal regulation, movement
Support, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage
How are bones classified?
A) By their color
B) By their shape, size, and location
C) By their density
D) By their weight
By their shape, size, and location
What type of bone is the femur classified as?
A) Short bone
B) Flat bone
C) Long bone
D) Irregular bone
Long bone
Which type of bone provides protection to internal organs?
A) Long bones
B) Short bones
C) Flat bones
D) Sesamoid bones
Flat bones
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone formation?
A) Break down bone tissue
B) Lay down bone matrix
C) Maintain existing bone tissue
D) Produce blood cells
Lay down bone matrix
What is the process of bone formation called?
A) Osteogenesis
B) Hematopoiesis
C) Ossification
D) Remodeling
Ossification
What condition is caused by vitamin D deficiency and affects bone formation?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Rickets
C) Osteogenesis imperfecta
D) Paget’s disease
Rickets
What is the first step in bone repair after a fracture?
A) Bony callus formation
B) Hematoma formation
C) Fibrocartilaginous callus formation
D) Bone remodeling
Hematoma formation
How does exercise impact bone repair?
A) It hinders recovery
B) It has no effect
C) It facilitates the healing process
D) It speeds up fractures
It facilitates the healing process
What psychological impact might individuals with skeletal dysplasia experience?
A) Improved self-esteem
B) Body image issues
C) No psychological effects
D) Enhanced resilience
Body image issues
